Family Law in the UK

In this Episode 13 of the Family Law in the U.K. podcast hosted by Natasha Slabas, litigation lending is explored. Natasha Slabas interviews Avni Vaghela from Rhea Family Finance, a specialist provider for lending in family law proceedings. The types of family matters inside and outside of court which can be covered by Rhea are addressed in this episode, as well as the sorts of things that are looked at when checking whether or not an individual is eligible. The premise for this arose fr...

Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard, hosts this episode which expands from Episode 10 on the complicated topic of child maintenance. Natasha explains ways in which one can get a longer term and higher quantum of child maintenance beyond that of the statutory limitations of the court and introduces additional provision for the benefit of children for unmarried, separated couples with a child. Natasha can be contacted via Instagram: @natashathefamilylawyer or via email: natasha.slab...

In this episode, Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard, explains the considerations which must be taken when applying at court for a Legal Services Order. The caselaw is highlighted as to the criterion which must be adhered with when making such an application as well as the practicalities of making the application form and statement itself. As ever, Natasha will explain the process and the need for attempts to negotiate prior to making an application at court. Natasha solely pr...

Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard, welcomes you to this episode of her podcast on the operation and construct of Fact Find Hearings which operate in the family courts to determine allegations of domestic abuse. Natasha takes you through the considerations that need to be taken from the start of your application, such as completing the Form C1A and the operation of family courts in ironing out such abuse before any arrangements for a child may be determined. Natasha goes throu...

This episode is presented to you by Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard. In this episode, Natasha discusses the principles underpinning the Children Act 1989 when considering an application under Section 8 for a Child Arrangements Order. Taking you through the form C100 and considering any concurrent matters such as allegations of harm which should be completed separately and alongside this form, it is a snapshot introduction to the process. If you have any questions, you may cont...

This episode is presented to you by Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard. The episode sets out details of how to complete your Form E which is the underpinning Statement within financial remedy proceedings. The most difficult questions are considered, so as to give the listener an understanding of what to spend time on and what information is relevant and critical in assisting the user, depending on various sets of circumstances. If you have further queries, Natasha can be contac...

This first episode introduces me, the speaker, Natasha Slabas, as I describe the methodology for starting a petition for a divorce in the U.K. I am a Family Partner working at DMH Stallard, London. I know the process of divorce is daunting and confusing on top of the fact you are probably in a bad emotional space. I attempt to break down the main elements of the petition itself into a detailed and clear, explanatory bitesize version of advice so that you may think about where to start with ...